Upper Hot Springs - Swimming Pool

1 Mountain Avenue Banff AB T1L 1K2 · Aquatic Facility

13 inspections

1. Demand InspectionApr 23, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
     • Aug 23/26; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 3500+. Treat and resample.
2. Monitoring InspectionApr 14, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
     • Records show sporadic low pH levels (one reading of 6.7 on both Apr 13 and Apr 14). Ensure adequate sodium bicarbonate is added to buffer pH levels and maintain them at all times between 6.8 and 7.6. pH measured at 6.9 at time of inspection- good.
3. Demand InspectionMar 12, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Mar.9/26; Sample not tested for Pseudomonas (too little water). Advised Marcy/Patrick and will retest prior to reopening.
4. Demand InspectionFeb 13, 2026

   0 infractions

5. Demand InspectionJun 11, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • June 10/25; Sample not tested no date/time on requisition.
6. Monitoring InspectionMar 20, 2025

   0 infractions

7. Demand InspectionAug 20, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Aug 20/24; Sample rejected (no id label). Resample Thursday.
8. Monitoring InspectionAug 2, 2024

   0 infractions

9. Demand InspectionJul 25, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
     • Nov 14/23; Pseudomonas positive. Treat and resample.
   • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
     • Jan 9/2024 sample positive for Pseudomonas. Advised operator to check that sample was taken when balance was acceptable, any/all scum lines are removed, and operational parameters acceptable.
   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from 7/22/2024 had an HPC of 390 CFU/mL. Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • May 6/24; HPC 160cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • May 21/24; Sample had an HPC of 130cfu/ml.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PLAN NOT COMPLETE, IN PROGRESS FOR NOVEMBER 30. CONFIRMED POOL IS CLEARED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO NIGHTLY DRAIN OF WATER. WATER IS DRAINED BY GRAVITY INTO TANK; ENGINEER SHOULD ASSESS SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS (SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLEX THAN COMPLETE RECIRCULATING WATER).
10. Demand InspectionMay 24, 2024

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Nov 14/23; Pseudomonas positive. Treat and resample.
    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Jan 9/2024 sample positive for Pseudomonas. Advised operator to check that sample was taken when balance was acceptable, any/all scum lines are removed, and operational parameters acceptable.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • May 6/24; HPC 160cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • May 21/24; Sample had an HPC of 130cfu/ml.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PLAN NOT COMPLETE, IN PROGRESS FOR NOVEMBER 30. CONFIRMED POOL IS CLEARED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO NIGHTLY DRAIN OF WATER. WATER IS DRAINED BY GRAVITY INTO TANK; ENGINEER SHOULD ASSESS SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS (SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLEX THAN COMPLETE RECIRCULATING WATER).
11. Demand InspectionMay 9, 2024

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Nov 14/23; Pseudomonas positive. Treat and resample.
    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Jan 9/2024 sample positive for Pseudomonas. Advised operator to check that sample was taken when balance was acceptable, any/all scum lines are removed, and operational parameters acceptable.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • May 6/24; HPC 160cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PLAN NOT COMPLETE, IN PROGRESS FOR NOVEMBER 30. CONFIRMED POOL IS CLEARED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO NIGHTLY DRAIN OF WATER. WATER IS DRAINED BY GRAVITY INTO TANK; ENGINEER SHOULD ASSESS SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS (SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLEX THAN COMPLETE RECIRCULATING WATER).
12. Demand InspectionJan 11, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Nov 14/23; Pseudomonas positive. Treat and resample.
    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Jan 9/2024 sample positive for Pseudomonas. Advised operator to check that sample was taken when balance was acceptable, any/all scum lines are removed, and operational parameters acceptable.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PLAN NOT COMPLETE, IN PROGRESS FOR NOVEMBER 30. CONFIRMED POOL IS CLEARED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO NIGHTLY DRAIN OF WATER. WATER IS DRAINED BY GRAVITY INTO TANK; ENGINEER SHOULD ASSESS SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS (SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLEX THAN COMPLETE RECIRCULATING WATER).
13. Demand InspectionNov 17, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Nov 14/23; Pseudomonas positive. Treat and resample.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PLAN NOT COMPLETE, IN PROGRESS FOR NOVEMBER 30. CONFIRMED POOL IS CLEARED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO NIGHTLY DRAIN OF WATER. WATER IS DRAINED BY GRAVITY INTO TANK; ENGINEER SHOULD ASSESS SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS (SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLEX THAN COMPLETE RECIRCULATING WATER).